Evening Bloomers Garden Club to meet May 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Patch at the M-20 exit on Pickard to open the Patch for the summer. Bring garbage bags and garden tools. A short business meeting will be held at the Home Depot at 7 p.m.

70th birthday

Jim Schafer of Weidman will turn 70 years old on April 26, 2014. Cards of congratulations can be to 5739 Lindy Ln., Weidman 48893. You may celebrate with Jim at the Weidman Eagles on Sat., April 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

93rd birthday

Virgil Goetzinger is celebrating his 93rd birthday April 24.

Cards may be sent to 624 Mill St., Alma, Mich. 48801.

Miles for Miracles to host mom-to-mom sale

Mt. Pleasant High School Miles for Miracles Committee to host second annual Mom-to-Mom Sale on May 3, in the high school cafeteria from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tables are $20 each with a few tables remaining. Al profits benefit the local cancer organizations. Contact Kerry Lockwood at 989-621-0982 for more information.

Miles for Miracles to host mommy/son superhero dance

Mt. Pleasant High School Miles for Miracles Committee to host Mommy/son superhero dance on June 6. The dance is for all boys 10 and under and their moms. There will be dancing, games, desserts, music, photo booth and a professional 4x6 picture. Tickets are $25 for a mom and one boy plus another $8 for each additional boy. Contact Kerry Lockwood at 989-621-0982.

Community Food Pantry to hold second annual bowling tournament fundraiser at 1 p.m. on Sunday April 27, at Chippewa Lanes located at 1200 S Mission in Mt. Pleasant. Teams can sign up at Chippewa Lanes with a fee of $15 per person. There will also be a sign-up sheet for donations and pledges to go towards the Community Food Pantry.

The tournament format will consist of four person teams playing three games with no tap. The handicap will be 100 percent of 220. Average requirements are a high current average or last year’s average. If players do not have an average men will use 150 and women will use 125.

Trophies will be awarded as well as door prizes given throughout the event.

Last year’s event raised over $700. The goal for this year is enough funds for one truckload of food, or approximately $1200. Any donations would be appreciated and will be accepted as monetary donations, gift cards, gift certificates, or merchandise for door prizes would also be welcom.

The Community Food Pantry serves a weekly average of 265 families with a weeks worth of food costing about $1200. Families can attend the pantry twice per month and receive good quality supplemental groceries.

For more information about the bowling tournament or Community Food Pantry call Ed Bates at 989-644-5749.